uMUZI by Muzi
An autobiographical collection detailing Muzi’s universe and how it came to be, uMUZI sees the “Zulu Skywalker” return to Earth, grounded by his memories and the desire to reconnect with his late parents. Where his previous album, INTERBLAKTIC, focused on Muzi’s journey as an artist, uMUZI serves as his origin story, chronicling the moments that have truly made Muzi who he is – from describing his parents’ first date with ‘eMtunzini’ and his first crush with ‘Queen’, to his introspective approach to his period of homelessness on ‘Problems’ and his tumultuous relationship with his father on ‘Timer’.
Muzi has a way of intertwining his deepest, most personal vulnerabilities into his music. His authenticity and way of inducing listeners with virtuous stories through insightful lyricism has made Muzi a transcendent storyteller. He’s long dedicated his bodies of work to his family with his 2020 MAMA EP, a memorandum honoring his late mother and 2019 ZENO, an album written for his daughter. His latest project uMUZI follows suit, analyzing his relationship with his late father and own experience with fatherhood. For Muzi, this album is about introspection and growth; the ability to reflect on one’s history and use those lessons as motivation towards a brighter future.
Tracklist
| 1. | Zinike | 5:11 |
| 2. | eMtunzini | 4:00 |
| 3. | Milk & Honey (feat. The Last Skeptik) | 2:50 |
| 4. | Problems | 3:54 |
| 5. | Light | 3:12 |
| 6. | NUF1991 | 2:50 |
| 7. | Slow Lane | 2:57 |
| 8. | Queen (feat. Chris Martin) | 3:26 |
| 9. | A Letter To Zeno (feat. Madala Kunene) | 3:37 |
| 10. | uUP | 4:05 |
| 11. | iGagasi (feat. Abazukulu baMakhoza) | 2:47 |
| 12. | Golden Mountain | 3:58 |
| 13. | Timer | 3:09 |
